Continuation of tree (3rd child of Meaux 'Mayo' Pitre/Augustine Reed); all known surname descendants:
10 Clifford Pitre b: 12 August 1924 Basile, Acadia, LA; d: 2 November 2004 Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, LA
+Versie Mae Bolfa b: 11 March 1929 Ville Platte, Evangeline, LA; m: Abt. 1945 [Thomas/Mary Edna Brown]; d: 22 July 2005 Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, LA
11 Lou Anna Pitre b: 22 October 1946; d: 10 November 1973 Gulf of Mexico (drowned in boating accident)
+Delton J. Teal b: 13 September 1944; m: Abt. 1963
11 Merline Pitre b: 21 August 1947 Ville Platte, Evangeline, LA; d: 28 February 2025 Jennings, Jefferson Davis, LA
+Edward Landry m: Abt. 1963; d: Aft. February 2025
11 Donald Pitre b: 19 June 1951; d: 5 April 2024 Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, LA
+Barbara --- m: Abt. 1992; d: Aft. April 2024
11 Velma Pitre b: 25 September 1954 Kinder, Allen, LA; d: 14 April 2020 Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, LA
+Clayton Reed d: Aft. April 2020
11 Thelma Pitre b: 25 September 1954 Ville Platte, Evangeline, LA; d: 20 July 2022 Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, LA
+Cecil Francis Portie b: 28 December 1943; m: unknown [Alphonise/Ira Broussard]; d: 16 June 2020 Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, LA
11 Jerald Wayne Pitre b: 22 August 1956 Jennings, Jefferson Davis, LA; d: 27 December 2018 DeRidder, Beauregard, LA
+Sue LaVergne d: Aft. December 2018
11 Geneva Ann Pitre b: 22 October 1946; d: 1 February 2024
+--- Bagwell
*2nd Husband of Geneva Ann Pitre:
+Perry Anthony Mire b: 21 April 1960 Morgan City, St Mary, LA; m: unknown; d: 18 January 1997 Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, LA
11 Tommy Pitre d: Aft. February 2025
+Theresa ---
11 Bernadine Pitre d: Aft. February 2025
+Ronald Lacoste
Notes for Clifford Pitre:
Census
- 1940 Acadia, Louisiana: Mayo Pete 39 farmer/farm, wife Gustine 40, Esawere 22, Clifford 16 new worker, Lillian 13, Villand 11, Emilia 9, Helen 6, Gerdie 5, Hildia 1.
- 1950 Evangeline, LA: Clifford Pitre 32, wife Versa 28, Louanna 6, Merlin 4.
Obituary: American Press (Lake Charles, LA), Thursday, 4 November 2004: Lake Arthur - Clifford Pitre, 80, died Nov. 2, 2004, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery.
Notes for Versa Mae Bolfa:
Obituary: The Ville Platte Gazette (LA), Thursday, 28 July 2005: Lake Arthur - Funeral services were held for Versie Mae Pitre, 76, of Lake Arthur, at the Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 24. Burial followed in the Lakeview Cemetery. Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Lake Arthur was in charge of arrangements.
Obituaries for the children:
Lou Anna Pitre: Morning Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), Monday, 12 November 1973: Mrs. Delton Teal and her son, Curtis, 9, drowned Saturday in the Gulf of Mexico off Cameron when their 14-foot outboard motorboat sank after a net caught the boat propeller.
Tombstone Inscription, St. Anthony Cemetery, Lake Arthur, LA: Mother / Lou Anna Pitre / wife of / Delton J. Teal / Oct. 22, 1946 / Nov. 10, 1973 / You had a kind word for each / and died beloved by all
Merline Pitre: Merline Landry, Oct 21, 1947 - Feb 28, 2025: A Funeral Service is pending for Mrs. Merline Landry, 77, who passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Jeff Davis Living Center in Jennings, LA. Merline was born in Ville Platte, LA on October 21, 1947, to Clifford Pitre and Versie Mae Bolfa. As a resident of Jennings, LA, Merline led a life with her husband, Edward Landry. Together they shared a marriage of 61 years. Merline held a love for cooking which brought about her career in baking where she was well known for her donut making. Merline enjoyed the hobbies of fishing and dancing. She was a beloved mother and grandmother and loved to spend time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Merline is survived by her husband of 61 years, Edward Landry; her son, Kenny Landry (Margaret); her daughter, Annette Ewing (David); one brother, Tommy Pitre; one sister, Bernadine Lacoste (Ronald); her eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Pitre and Versie Mae Bolfa; her son, Dennis Landry; four sisters, Louanna Teal, Thelma Portier, Velma Reed and Geneva Mier; two brothers, Donald Pitre and Gerald Pitre. Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Lake Arthur, LA.
Donald Pitre: Donald Pitre, June 19, 1951 - Apr 5, 2024: Lake Arthur, LA - Donald Pitre, 72, passed surrounded by family April 5, 2024. Visitation will be held for Mr. Donald on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 9:00 until the time of service at the Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, LA. Funeral services will follow visitation at the Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, on Monday, April 8th, 2024, at 2:00 pm; Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, in Lake Arthur, LA. Donald is survived by his wife of 32 years Barbara Pitre, son Shane Pitre, daughters, Christina Pitre, Bridget Bergeon (Jared) stepchildren, Bernard Duhon (Sonya), Tony Duhon (Kris), Felton Duhon, Penny Hanks, Tessie (Scott) Latiolas. Brother, Tommy Pitre, sisters Merlene Landry (Edward), Bernadine (Ronald) Lacoste. Twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Barbara would like to thank Dianna Sharp for helping care for Donald during his illness. Donald is preceded in death by, parents, Clifford Pitre and Versie Mae Bolfa Pitre, sisters, Lou Anna Teal, Thelma Portier, Velma Reed, Geneiva Mire. One Brother, Gerald Pitre.
Velma Pitre: Velma Pitre Reed, September 25, 1954 - April 14, 2020: Lake Arthur, LA - It's with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Velma Reed announces her passing from this life on April 14, 2020 at the age of 65. Velma was born in Kinder, LA to Clifford Pitre and Versie Mae Bolfa on September 25, 1954. Velma was a homemaker, who dedicated her life to the care of her family, which she loved dearly. In her spare time Velma loved cooking, playing Bingo & cards, and she also enjoyed going fishing and being pampered. Her greatest joys came from spending time with all of her family, especially her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She was a kind and loving person, will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left behind to cherish their memories of Velma are her husband, Clayton Reed, Sr.; her three sons, Clayton "Tee" Reed, Jr. (Debby) of Port Barre, LA, Steven Troy Reed (Sammie) of Jennings, LA, Ricky Reed, Sr. (Shannon) of New Iberia, LA; her daughter, Kristy Reed McBride (Aaron) of Lake Arthur, LA; her two brothers, Donald Pitre (Barbara) of Jennings, LA, Tommy Pitre (Theresa) of Baytown, TX; her four sisters, Thelma Portie (Cecil) of Jennings, LA, Merline Landry (Edward) of Jennings, LA, Geneva Mire of Lake Arthur, LA, Bernadine Lacoste (Ronald) of Lake Arthur, LA; as well as her seventeen grandchildren & nine great-grandchildren. Velma is now rejoicing with those who preceded her in death her parents, Clifford & Versie Mae Pitre; her brother, Jerald Pitre; her sister, Lou Anna (Pitre) Teal; her two grandchildren, Shelby Reed, Adriana Plaisance; one niece & four nephews. Graveside Services for Velma Reed, 65 of Lake Arthur, LA will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Lake Arthur, LA on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jared officiating. Those chosen to honor Velma as her pallbearers will be Marcus Bagwell, Aaron McBride, Nathan Morris, Kenny Landry, Jerrel Lacoste, and David Lacoste. Honorary pallbearers will be Clayton "Tee" Reed, Jr., Steven Troy Reed, and Jerald Pitre, Jr. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, LA beginning on Thursday, April 16th from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.
Thelma Pitre: Thelma "Tiny" Pitre Portie, 9-25-1954 - 7-20-2022: Lake Arthur - Thelma was born in Ville Plate, LA on September 25, 1954, to Clifford Pitre and Versie Bolfa and was called to her Heavenly Father on July 20, 2022. Thelma was a homemaker who dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She loved playing Bingo, Pokeno, and Cards, as well as watching the Hallmark Chanel and any TV. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Thelma was a kind and loving person, who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Thelma is survived by her two brothers, Donald Pitre (Barbara) of Jennings, LA, Tommy Pitre (Theresa) of Deridder, LA; her three sisters, Merline Landry (Edward) of Jennings, LA, Geneva Mire of Lake Arthur, LA, Bernadine LaCoste (Ronald) of Lake Arthur, LA; as well as numerous godchildren, nieces, & nephews. Thelma is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford & Versie Pitre; her husband, Cecil Portie; her sister, Lou Anna Teal; her twin sister, Velma Reed; her brother, Jerald Pitre; her nephews, Curtis Teal, Cody Pitre, Dennis Landry, Tommy Pitre, Jr.; her niece, Meranda Bagwell. A Celebration of Life for Thelma "Tiny" Portie, 67, of Lake Arthur, LA will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, LA on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 3:00 PM. Thelma will be laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery.
Jerald Wayne Pitre: Jerald Wayne Pitre, August 22, 1956 - December 27, 2018: Jennings, LA - Mr. Jerald Wayne Pitre, 62, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away on December 27, 2018. Mr. Pitre was born on August 22, 1956 in Jennings to Clifford Pitre and Versa Bolfa. He was a cross country truck driver who enjoyed seeing as much of America as he could. He loved hunting and he enjoyed taking care of the animals on his farm, but most of all he loved his grandchildren. Mr. Pitre was preceded in death by his parents; a son Cody Pitre and a sister, Lou Anna (Pitre) Teal. He is survived by his wife, Sue LaVergne Pitre; one daughter, Mary Pitre of Mississippi; two sons, Gerald JJ (Christy) Pitre of Jennings and Chad (Amanda Veuleman) Pitre of Hathaway; five sisters all of Lake Arthur, Velma (Pitre) Reed, Thelma Portie, Merlene Landry, Geneva Mier, and Bernadine LaCoste; two brothers, Donald Pitre of Jennings and Tommy Pitre of Texas; and 10 grandchildren. Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home.
Back one generation to parents of Clifford Pitre
Items in RED verified from transcriptions in the following:
- Southwest Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records of Parishes of Acadia, Allen Beauregard, Cameron, Calcasieu, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St Landry, St Martin, St Mary and Vermillion.
- Some Louisiana deaths in RED taken from obituaries or the Louisiana Deaths collection (which includes spouses/parents).
Last updated: 28 January 2026.